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  1. Unix

HostName and Local HostName for Mac OSX

Show DNS configuration

scutil --dns

The hostname appears in the terminal prompt, to set it permanently for Mac OSX

scutil --set HostName <your hostname>

Then, set the local network computer name to the same HostName

System Preferences -> Sharing -> Computer Name (EDIT) -> Local HostName
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